Health Care Dive
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
The settlement adds to the billions of dollars that McKesson, Cencora and Cardinal have already agreed to pay in restitution for flooding the U.S. with highly addictive painkillers.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Humana reaffirmed its full-year guidance but is leaving 13 Medicare Advantage (MA) markets next year, Chief Financial Officer Susan Diamond said during the Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference on Wedn | Humana is pulling back from Medicare Advantage markets and cutting benefits next year. The insurer expects it will lose thousands of members and supplemental benefit utilization will be high toward the end of this year.
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Health Care Dive
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
After years of struggles, Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy last October and in the ensuing months worked to close hundreds of stores.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Centene’s business is still impacted by Medicaid redeterminations, a process that began in early 2023, the company said during the Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference. | Centene's stock sunk Wednesday after the company highlighted issues it faces surrounding Medicaid redeterminations.
Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Inc.
The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven
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Health Care Dive
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Chief financial officer Mark Keim is taking the reins of the health insurer’s bread-and-butter business — Medicaid — along with a growing marketplace division.
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Health Care Dive
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Sunny Bhatia will oversee all Prime regions — and lead the acquisition of Ascension hospitals in Illinois, according to a spokesperson.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Evernorth's Accredo specialty pharmacy will offer biosimilars for the popular immunotherapy Stelara at $0 for eligible patients, the company announced Thursday. | Evernorth's Accredo specialty pharmacy will offer biosimilars for the popular immunotherapy Stelara at $0 for eligible patients, the company announced Thursday.
Home Health Care
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership Home health providers often pursue value-based care arrangements, with the goal of delivering quality care and achieving monetary success. But if they are not careful, these companies can also land in financial hot water. “In a value-based arrangement, a financial disaster means I’m now losing money,” Joseph Furtado, administrator of MD Home Health, told Home Health Care News.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Microplastics are everywhere, including our bodies. | In this week's episode of "Podnosis," two experts break down the history of plastics use in the healthcare sector and what it would take for an organization to phase them out.
Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll
Fertility benefits have become a crucial component of employee well-being and retention strategies. In today’s competitive landscape, creating a fertility benefits program that aligns with both employee needs and organizational goals can be more complex than it seems. From cycle-based to flat-dollar and telehealth models, each solution offers unique advantages and challenges that directly affect employee satisfaction and financial well-being.
Bill Of Health
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
By Rebecca Canino , Anne R. Links, and Fawaz Al Ammary In the face of a growing organ donation crisis in the United States, characterized by a decline in donors and a surge in transplant waitlists, it has become increasingly clear that existing regulatory barriers impede access to critical transplant services. One solution lies in dismantling the artificial barrier of state-based medical licensure, a move that holds the potential to significantly enhance access for both donors and recipients of
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Specialty drugs are offering new hope for many patients with complex medical conditions, yet they aren’t without their challenges. | Optum’s Senior VP Peter Demogenes outlines the two typical approaches taken in managing specialty drugs and highlights the importance of innovation in both improving patient outcomes and reducing barriers.
HIT Consultant
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Kevin Landt, VP Product, Cybersecurity at Thrive The healthcare industry poses a unique set of challenges when it comes to its cybersecurity framework. Hospitals, doctors’ offices, and local clinics are all home to vast amounts of sensitive patient and employee data. Hospitals alone store about 50 petabytes of sensitive data every year. In order to operate seamlessly and provide the best care possible, these healthcare havens need to ensure that their IT stack is robust.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
The Drug Enforcement Administration is reaching the final steps of its proposed rulemaking process for the prescription of controlled substances via telehealth, but its plans have been le | The Drug Enforcement Administration was expected to publish its proposed telehealth prescribing rule in September. A former official shared the agency's plans, which shattered the expectations of stakeholders.
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The Rand Blog
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Lawrence Freedman's Command explores the political aspects of military operations since World War II, focusing on the inherent challenges of command. It highlights three key dichotomies in shaping military command: politicians versus generals, delegation versus control, and obedience versus initiative.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
The stir around artificial intelligence hasn't cooled in the past year, as health executives once again tapped AI as most exciting and most improved technology for the fourth year in a ro | The Center for Connected Medicine at UPMC found that AI and telehealth were the most exciting technologies for health system executives this year.
HIStalk
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
News A legal advisor recommends that doctors not use AI.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
July was another month of operational stability and moderating expenses for hospitals, new industry data show. | Hospitals logged “improvements across the board" through July, though Kaufman Hall's latest monthly report warns that health systems are having a bit more trouble.
Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson
Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.
HIT Consultant
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Loren Larsen, CEO and co-founder of Videra Health The causes and effects of America’s mental health crisis are well-documented. Easing access to necessary clinical help has not grown in tandem. A study by the National Council for Mental Well-Being reveals that mental health services in the U.S. are insufficient despite more than half of Americans (56 percent) seeking help, with limited options and long waits becoming the norm.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
After weathering a few years of COVID-19 interruptions, hospitals are now riding a wave of strong demand for acute care services. | Hospitals and health systems that prioritized "disciplined" expansions and data-driven cost management will be rewarded with earnings growth after recent quarters' volume spikes return to normal, Saum Sutaria, M.D., said at the 2024 Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference.
Home Health Care
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Help at Home, one of the largest home care providers in the country, has announced three transactions. The company acquired Care By Your Side, One Care Health and AAMedcare, which are all home care providers based in Georgia. “Bringing our unique value proposition to more Georgia communities enables us to provide great days and meaningful moments,” Help at Home Chief Operating Officer Ray Smithberger said in a statement. “We continue to focus on creating an environment that sup
NCQA
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
If you’re seeking a spark of inspiration to move your health equity agenda forward, NCQA’s Health Innovation Summit is the place to find it! From October 31–November 2, health care leaders will gather in Nashville, Tennessee, to advance health care quality and work together to solve some of the industry’s most pressing challenges. Health equity is one of four key themes at the summit.
Speaker: Andrea Wuchiski
In an era where a workforce spans multiple generations, HR managers and Total Rewards leaders face the unique challenge of designing benefits packages that cater to diverse employee needs. This session will delve into how comprehensive fertility benefits can bridge generational gaps, support employees’ health, and enhance workplace satisfaction. Join us for an insightful session that highlights the strategic importance of fertility benefits in today’s competitive job market.
Clearwave Inc
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Reading Time: 4 minutes OBGYNs are busier than ever. With patient numbers climbing steadily year after year, practices are feeling the pressure. It’s not just about finding ways to squeeze more patients into already packed schedules, it’s about finding smarter ways to work without burning out staff or compromising care. For many practices, hiring more people isn’t always an option.
HIT Consultant
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
What You Should Know: – Committed to helping hearing care professionals (HCPs) empower people with its breakthrough Integrated Xperience (IX) hearing aid platform, hearing aid innovator Signia has announced Signia Active Pro IX, a cutting-edge category of consumer earbuds that double as prescription-grade hearing aids and bring the power of conversation to even more wearers. – Integrated Xperience is the world’s only hearing aid platform with RealTime Conversation Enhancement Technol
HIStalk
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Don’t Skip the Digital Wash: 3 Cyber Hygiene Tips for.
Healthcare ECONOMIST
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
The answer to this question, of course, depends on your specific research question. However, it is helpful to review what has been done in previous literature. A paper by Vasileiou et al. (2018) conducted a systematic literature review of all published studies using a single-interview-per-participant designs within three health-related journals: British Medical Journal (BMJ), British Journal of Health Psychology (BJHP), and Sociology of Health & Illness (SHI).
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Running a healthcare facility requires precision and care, not just for patients but also for your staff. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps healthcare providers choose the best provider. Efficient payroll management ensures timely, accurate payments, critical for maintaining staff morale and trust. Compliance support helps navigate complex healthcare regulations and avoid costly fines.
HIStalk
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Leveraging the Power of Technology to Improve Behavioral HealthBy Shana.
Home Health Care
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
PALCO, a financial management service (FMS) provider based in Little Rock, Arkansas, has announced its participation in the bidding process to become the exclusive administrator of New York’s Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP). The company, along with Alpharetta, Georgia-based Public Partnerships LLC , is one of the organizations to publicly surface as one of the contestants involved in the process.
HIStalk
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
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